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The real numbers on owning a Sport Clips franchise
Hair Salon / Men's Grooming Franchise · FDD 2017 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$189,300–$354,500
Total fees
11% of sales
Outlets
1,584
Closure signals
2 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses gross sales only (avg $412K, median $386K for 1,105 stores) and company-owned store expense report showing 31% avg operating profit. Omits royalties from profit calc; excludes newer/lower-performing stores; no franchisee net income stated.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Only 3 ceased operations over 3 years; zero terminations; high transfer volume may mask exits.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $189,300–$354,500, including a $59,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Sport Clips franchise owners make?
Discloses gross sales only (avg $412K, median $386K for 1,105 stores) and company-owned store expense report showing 31% avg operating profit. Omits royalties from profit calc; excludes newer/lower-performing stores; no franchisee net income stated. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Sport Clips franchise failure rate?
Only 3 ceased operations over 3 years; zero terminations; high transfer volume may mask exits.
Is a Sport Clips franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Sport Clips scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 2568-201703-02 (Clean FDD 2017). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Sport Clips or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.